The Tillman Story

Documentary

2010, Movie, 1h 34min

Pat Tillman never thought of himself as a hero. His choice to leave a multimillion-dollar football contract and join the military wasn't done for any reason other than he felt it was the right thing to do. The fact that the military manipulated his tragic death in the line of duty into a propaganda tool is unfathomable and thoroughly explored in Amir Bar-Lev's riveting and enraging documentary.

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7.7

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Critic Noel Murray

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...well-researched, deeply moving documentary about Pat Tillman is just fine as it is...

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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...an illustrative, cautionary tale...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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The Tillman Story is a powerful and thought-provoking documentary that explores the life and tragic death of Pat Tillman, a former NFL player who joined the Army after 9/11. The film chronicles Pat's journey from the football field to the battlefield, and the controversial circumstances surrounding his death in Afghanistan. Through interviews with Pat's family and military personnel, the documentary uncovers a web of deceit and propaganda that raises questions about the true cost of war and the sacrifices made by those who serve. With a focus on Pat's personal story and the impact of his death on his loved ones, The Tillman Story is a moving and enraging film that challenges our assumptions about heroism and the true meaning of patriotism.

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The Tillman Story was released in theaters on August 22, 2010.